Press Releases

"Here we are, eighteen days from a possible fiscal cliff, hopefully not; twelve days until Christmas; and here we are once again having a two-day work week in the Congress of the United States."

"Here we are, eighteen days from a possible fiscal cliff, hopefully not, twelve days until Christmas and here we are once again having a two-day work week in the Congress of the United States. You have to ask the question: why are we going home instead of working very hard to forge an agreement to avoid that fiscal cliff? Why are we not working very hard to pass legislation to address the needs posed by [Sandy]? People out there are waiting to see if we can manage what we are doing."

"Working side-by-side with the entire California delegation, their service, our service has strengthened the Golden State; the commitment of our departing Members has strengthened the Congress; their achievements have advanced the character of our country. Each of these Members has brought a unique voice to the table; yet each shares the same core values – a devotion to public service, a dedication to opportunity, a belief in the promise of America."

"All Democratic Members are committed to creating jobs, strengthening the middle class, and growing the economy, whether in the committee hearing room or on the floor of the House."

"Every time we put this forth – it’s an existential question: why are we here? We are here to do the people’s work. Let’s sit down, get it done, and move forward instead of filling the agenda, however worthy those initiatives may be, instead of, not along with, passing the middle income tax cut."

"The President is poised with his pen to sign it, it has passed the Senate, Democrats in the House are ready to vote for it, and the Republicans in the House are resisting."

"Starting tonight, and throughout 2013, we’ll have the opportunity to mark the extraordinary contribution made by Italy to America and to global culture built around the theme of “research, discovery, and innovation.” Moving forward, we will move together on – separate from that, I just want to hold up this book because as an Italian American I’m very, very proud of this year that we’ll be celebrating."

"Once again, the Republicans have isolated themselves on this middle income tax cut. The President is poised with his pen to sign it, it has passed the Senate, Democrats in the House are ready to vote for it, and the Republicans in the House are resisting."